Welsh names of apples Dr Danny Thorogood of IBERS shared an article with us that appeared in the Cambrian Journal in 1858 which is a list of the Welsh names by which apple varieties in Wales were known at the… Read more »
Is there a special tree growing in your orchard? Find out with DNA testing
Do you know all the apple and pear varieties growing in your orchard? If you have an old tree you think has some special value or historical significance and you’re not sure of the variety, you can have it tested… Read more »
Welsh Apprenticeship Framework Review – Public Consultation – including Horticulture
Lantra have been appointed by Welsh Government to carry out a review of a number of apprenticeship frameworks for the land-based sector (including all levels) and have been working with industry sectors involved to review the relevant current frameworks. Public consultations… Read more »
Member opportunity: Ball Colegrave Sponsored Travel Scholarship – £1,500
Keen to travel to broaden your commercial bedding plant knowledge and experience? This scholarship might be for you… What is the award? Up to £1,500 to fund travel across the UK and Europe in order to develop knowledge and experience… Read more »
Member opportunity: Stalls at National Welsh Music Day at Wrexham Glyndwr University
Another great opportunity for members to showcase their products in the Wrexham area… Wrexham Glyndwr University is planning a community event to celebrate National Welsh Music Day on February 7th, including musical performances and poetry readings, Welsh themed food and… Read more »
Case study: Erddig Grow – National Trust, Erddig, Wrexham
Before joining Horticulture Wales as our Communications Officer Emma Cornes worked for the National Trust at Erddig on the Green Academies Project as Community Ranger and went on to start Erddig Grow with colleagues. Recently she went back to find… Read more »
Horticulture Week Business Awards are open for entries
We’ve spotted a great opportunity for our members. The Horticulture Week Business Awards are open for entries. The Awards aim to reward and recognise the most focused, driven and ambitious businesses across horticulture and its related industries. The entries will… Read more »
Horticulture Wales 2019 Review
2019 was a busy year for Horticulture Wales. As we look forward into 2020, we thought now is a good time to review what we’ve achieved over the past 12 months. Here’s out 2019 review: We can’t wait to work… Read more »
Horticulture Wales Stakeholder Meeting
On 11th December the Horticulture Wales team all went to our Stakeholder Meeting at Cultivate, Newtown. Cultivate is a social enterprise linking food and community. Cultivate aims address many of the issues associated with the modern food system, and working towards… Read more »
Erlas Victorian Walled Garden at Tŷ Pawb with Horticulture Wales
Together with Wrexham Glyndwr University Enhancing Entrepreneurship Team, we’re trialling a new venture with Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham’s community hub. They’ve kindly made some ‘barrows’ available to our project members. Find out more here. Erlas Walled Garden at Tŷ Pawb Yesterday… Read more »
We have some great new #peatfree Lavender plugs gone into prop today!
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